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Frequently Asked Questions
Who Can Join the Iron Dukes?
All Duke fans and supporters are encouraged to join the Iron Dukes! You do not have to be a former Duke student-athlete or graduate of Duke University to join the Iron Dukes. Membership starts at as low as $120 per year. Membership pledges may be paid in installments throughout the year or as a one-time payment at any point during the membership year. Contact us now to learn how you can join today!
All Duke fans and supporters are encouraged to join the Iron Dukes! You do not have to be a former Duke student-athlete or graduate of Duke University to join the Iron Dukes. Membership starts at as low as $120 per year. Membership pledges may be paid in installments throughout the year or as a one-time payment at any point during the membership year. Contact us now to learn how you can join today!
Is My Contribution to the Iron Dukes Tax Deductible?
It depends. Under the current tax laws, a deduction may be available for charitable contributions to the Iron Dukes where only incidental benefits are received by the donor. In the case of gifts where seating rights for an athletic event held at a Duke stadium are accepted as a direct or indirect result of such gift, the gift is non-deductible. Donors may request that no goods or benefits be received in exchange for donations, including declining season-ticket privileges and benefits. We encourage all members to consult with their own tax advisor regarding their specific situation.
What Do I Need to Know About NCAA Compliance Rules?
Iron Dukes members may not write, call, contact, or otherwise recruit on behalf of Duke University Athletics. You may speak to a prospect only if the prospect initiates the call and the call is not for recruiting purposes, but you must refer all questions about the athletics program to the coaching staff. Under certain circumstances, it may be permissible to continue a pre-established relationship with a prospect/prospect’s family. A prospective student-athlete remains a prospect until he or she enrolls in classes at Duke. Per NCAA rules, current student-athletes jeopardize their eligibility to participate in intercollegiate athletics if they, or their families or friends, have accepted any extra benefits (e.g. gifts or cash, meals at a restaurant, event tickets, free or reduced-cost services, etc.). Please keep in mind, extra benefit restrictions apply both to current student-athletes and former student-athletes. Athletic representatives may provide an occasional meal to student-athletes at any location, provided the meal is approved in advance by the compliance office. For more information, visit GoDuke.com/compliance.
How Do I Make My Pledge Payments?
Membership contributions and pledge payments can be made any time online at www.gifts.duke.edu/athletics. You can also call our office to make payments over the phone or mail in a check made payable to Duke University. If you would like more information about ways to give, please call us at 919-613-7575!
*Duke University does not provide legal, tax or financial advice. The information presented herein is intended for educational purposes only. All donors are strongly urged to consult professional counsel with respect to their personal circumstances.
